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Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

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b. 43

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Crotchet rest in A

Quaver rests in FE (→GE,EE)
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We conserve the characteristic for Chopin prudent notation of the rest with the use of only one sign. The change introduced in FE (→GE,EE) could have been the engraver's routine action and performed without Chopin's participation.

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: FE revisions

b. 46

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

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In A there is no dot extending the minim, which is a patent error, corrected in FE (→GE,EE).

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: Rhythmic errors , Errors of A , Authentic corrections of FE

b. 56

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

Minim and rest in A

Dotted minim in FE (→GE,EE)
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Change of the rhythmic value of the C-G fifth is probably a result of Chopin's proofreading of FE (→GE,EE). However, it is uncertain what was the element Chopin was proofreading, it could have been an erroneous version, e.g., a misplaced rest. While applying the original pedalling, both notations are equal. 

category imprint: Differences between sources; Corrections & alterations

issues: Authentic corrections of FE

b. 57

composition: Op. 10 No 7, Etude in C major

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In GE2 (→GE3→GE4) the characteristic for Chopin rhythmic notation of the L.H. was replaced with a notation that is compliant with the rules, yet more complicated in terms of graphic: .

category imprint: Differences between sources

issues: GE revisions